McMafia (2018)
"Welcome to the family business."
Synopsis
Alex Godman, the English-raised son of Russian mafia exiles, has spent his life trying to escape the shadow of their past, building his own legitimate business and forging a life with his girlfriend Rebecca. But when a murder forces his family's past to return to threaten them, Alex is drawn into the criminal underworld and must confront his values to protect those he loves.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Episode 1
After a tragic event, Russian exile Alex Godman is drawn into the murky world of global crime as he tries to protect his family from their dark past.
Episode 2
Semiyon convinces Alex into a venture designed to harm Vadim's business in Prague. Meanwhile, a young girl is taken on a very different journey.
Episode 3
With the help of Semiyon’s investment, Benes has grown his operation, leaving Vadim concerned and confused. Deciding to take matters into his own hands, Vadim arrives in Prague determined to get answers - by whatever means necessary.
Episode 4
Alex unlocks a way to attack Benny Chopra and Vadim in Mumbai. He and Rebecca announce their engagement, but she starts to think he is hiding something.
Episode 5
Semiyon awakes to an awful accusation. Alex is convinced he's innocent and sets out to try to expose his accusers. Meanwhile Katya unravels a shocking secret.
Episode 6
Alex fears his family are under threat when Vadim learns the truth about him. His fears appear to be founded when he discovers evidence of a surveillance operation against him – but his paranoid reaction drives a wedge between him and Rebecca, while an unexpected betrayal has devastating consequences. Masha receives an ultimatum, and Joseph seeks an ally in his bid to help Lyudmilla.
Episode 7
Vadim is convinced to broker peace in Istanbul. Alex learns the dreadful price of his actions, and Dmitri makes a decision that endangers them all.
Episode 8
Alex arrives in Moscow ready to do business, but he's unaware of the devastation that Dmitri's actions have caused - and the danger that he faces. Alex must play the only card he has left to try and save himself, before facing a final showdown with Vadim.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
McMafia
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Production
Cuba Pictures, BBC, AMC Studios
